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Dealbay G28 vs. WaveShare Game Hat

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
G28
Newer model
G28

Main differences

  • WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Dealbay G28 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Dealbay G28 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie).

Dealbay

G28

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Dec 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
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WaveShare

Game Hat

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
300 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecG28Game Hat
Price$30$40
OSLinux (EmuELEC)Linux (RetroPie)
Screen4.3 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:93:2
Resolution480 x 272480 x 320
ChipsetRockChip RK3128Compatible with Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2B/3B/3B+
CPUCortex-A7Pi dependent
GPUMali-400 MP2Pi dependent
RAM"4 GB" DDR3Pi dependent
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery2100 mAh18650
Weight?300 grams
Dimensions?180 mm x 86 mm x 30 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemG28Game Hat
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • G28 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Game Hat DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • G28 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Hat GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Game Hat N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • G28 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Hat NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Game Hat PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • G28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Hat SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • G28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Hat Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Hat Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • G28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • G28 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Game Hat Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Dealbay G28 and the WaveShare Game Hat?
WaveShare Game Hat has stronger listed emulation coverage. Dealbay G28 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Dealbay G28 runs Linux (EmuELEC); WaveShare Game Hat runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the Dealbay G28 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
The Dealbay G28 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the WaveShare Game Hat based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Dealbay G28 or the WaveShare Game Hat?
The Dealbay G28 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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